Law
Enforceable rules of conduct in a society
Laws
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
Individuals are free to take revenge for wrongs done to them
1st Stage, Outlaw Justice, Frontier Justice
The right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
The Abolition of Slavery
13th Amendment
This was the first attempt at a governing document for the United States
The King's Bench
A leader acquires enough power to be able to force revenge-minded individuals to accept an award of goods or money instead
2nd stage
Freedom of Expression
1st Amendment
Birthright Citizenship
14th Amendment
The power to decide a case; the power to enforce law
Jurisdiction
A panel of citizens that determine the guilt or innocence of an individual
Jury
The leader or central authority acts to prevent and punish wrongs that provoke individuals to seek revenge
4th Stage
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires warrants to be based on probable cause.
4th Amendment
Woman's right to vote
19th Amendment
Law based on the current standards or customs of the people
Common Law
The system of law the United States current system is based off of
English Common Law
The leader gives this power to a system of courts
3rd Stage
Provides for the right to a jury trial in civil cases.
7th Amendment
Gave all Men the right to vote regardless of race or color
15th Amendment
Law concerned with personal wrongs done to individuals that are compensated for their damages
Civil Law
This part of the US Constitution begins with, "We the People of the United States..."
The Preamble
When King Henry II created the King's Bench to order that wrongdoers pay with money or goods the parties they injured
3rd stage
Guarantees due process of law, protection against self-incrimination (pleading the fifth), and double jeopardy. Also includes the power of eminent domain.
5th Amendment
Abolishing the prohibition of Alcohol
21st Amendment